perissodactyl
/pəˌrɪsəˈdæktɪl/
noun
- A mammal of the order Perissodactyla, having an odd number of toes on each foot, such as horses, rhinoceroses, and tapirs.
- The rhinoceros is a large perissodactyl native to Africa and Asia.
- Horses are the most familiar perissodactyl, with a single hoof on each foot.
- Unlike cows, which are even-toed, a tapir is a perissodactyl with three toes on its hind feet.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of the order Perissodactyla; having an odd number of toes.
- Zoo visitors learned about perissodactyl animals during the guided tour.
- Fossils show that perissodactyl mammals were once more diverse than today.
- The perissodactyl foot structure helps horses run fast on hard ground.